La Balance
Synopsis
A Paris police detective plays rough with a prostitute and her pimp/lover, whom he wants as an informant.
Top Cast
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Nathalie Baye
Nicole Danet
Philippe Léotard
Dédé Laffont
Richard Berry
Mathias Palouzi
Maurice Ronet
Roger Massina
Bernard Freyd
Le Capitaine
Christophe Malavoy
Tintin
Jean-Paul Comart
Le Belge
Albert Dray
Carlini
Gérard Baume
Pierre-Marie Escourrou
Sidney Boccara
Jean-Daniel Laval
Robert Atlan
Ayouche
Guy Dhers
Calemard
Raouf Ben Yaghlane
Djerbi
Michel Amphoux
Guy
François Berléand
Inspecteur de la Mondaine
Catherine Le Dall
La contractuelle
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Swaim
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Swaim, Mathieu Fabiani
- Original Title
- La Balance
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Ariane, Films A2, Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Swaim
Bob Swaim, Mathieu Fabiani
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Swaim
Writer
Bob Swaim
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Balance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Balance about?
A Paris police detective plays rough with a prostitute and her pimp/lover, whom he wants as an informant.
Who directed La Balance?
La Balance was directed by Bob Swaim.
Who stars in La Balance?
The principal cast of La Balance includes Nathalie Baye, Philippe Léotard, Richard Berry, Maurice Ronet, Bernard Freyd.
When was La Balance released and how long is it?
La Balance was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Balance?
La Balance holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).